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We knew our June would be busy with so many fun activities and what fun we’ve had! This past week we had our high school retreat at a local lake about an hour away. We had great weather and such an amazing time getting to know the group better! Many laughs shared, that’s for sure!…
This past week had gone a bit different than planned, but that’s okay. Isn’t that just life sometimes, right? At the beginning of the week, we were able to finish painting the garage, stain the deck, and Dan finished up the brick walkway around the sandbox. And Dan also inserted the posts in for a…
Have you ever looked at a pillow or couch and wonder “could I re-cover it?” I have so been there! There are times when I see such cute fabric and want to make a pillow out of it, but want it to look professional. I have yet to make a pillow with cording, but I…
Have you ever thought “oh I’ll just buy it instead of making it?” I am someone who actually would rather DIY than buy, but I have found that I don’t want to spend all my time on projects, but with my daughter. Hence, my thoughts to just buy instead of DIY. I remember having a…
Have you ever thought about how powerful the mind is? Dan was reading Jesus Calling recently and the devotion was about your mind; how negative or untruthful thoughts, can creep in and rule us. I listened intently because this past week, I was reminded of the verse from 2 Corinthians 10:5b which says: we take…
What a whirlwind of a week it has been! There have been so many highs and then happenings that put those feelings into check. I look back on this week and see God working in so many incredible ways. Then it seems trials come just to make sure we are still grounded in our faith. Though…